Texas Together
Famous Texans join Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum's flood benefit
Miranda Lambert isn't the only influential Texan raising funds, but she's doing it multiple times.
Amongst all the restaurant fundraisers and civilian volunteering after the July 4 floods, Texas musicians have seen where they fit in this relief puzzle. Of the more notable shows, Pat Green has already held a live stream that raised more than $1 million, and George Strait and Robert Earl Keen have more on the way. Add Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum to the mix with Band Together Texas, held at Austin's Moody Center on Sunday, August 17.
Band Together Texas will benefit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which has taken the lead role in area fundraising and distribution efforts, and the Central Texas Community Foundation.
Both Lambert and McCollum will perform at the mini-festival. They'll be joined on the lineup (in unusual alphabetical order) by:
- Ryan Bingham
- Wade Bowen
- Kelly Clarkson
- Ronnie Dunn
- Dylan Gossett
- Jack Ingram
- Cody Johnson
- Lyle Lovett
- Lukas Nelson
- Jon Randall
- Randy Rogers Band
Some famous Texans who aren't musicians will also be "lending their support," including:
- Matthew McConaughey and Dennis Quaid
- Former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown and players Emmanuel Acho, Colt McCoy and Vince Young
- MLB star Roger Clemens
- TV host Chris Harrison
The audience will also see tributes to first responders and flood victims, and some emergency workers will be onstage to share their stories.
“One of the things I love about both our artist community and our community in Texas is that we show up for one another, especially in times of such great need like folks in my home state are facing after the flood,” said Lambert in a press release. “There is so much devastation and loss, yet what’s given me hope are the stories of those that have come to the aid of so many. That’s what we want to do with Band Together: Texans helping Texas. We hope it is a night that helps with healing while raising awareness and funds...”
Miranda Lambert is also performing in Robert Earl Keen's benefit on August 28, less than two weeks after her own, as is Jack Ingram. Other artists are also doubling their support (or even more) with multiple flood benefit engagements on their calendars.
“The flooding in the Hill Country of Texas is truly heartbreaking,” said McCollum. “This place and these people are my community. There is a long road ahead rebuilding and even though so many families are facing the unimaginable, we’re Texas strong. Miranda is inspiring in both her music and how big her heart is, and I’m honored to be joining her for this benefit concert to support our fellow Texans and share a night of healing through music.”
A presale for tickets has ended, but a general on sale will begin Friday, July 25, at 10 am via bandtogethertexas.com. In addition to ticket sales and online donations through the same link, Band Together Texas is supported by corporate partners H-E-B, Kendra Scott, Ponchos Outdoors, Tecovas, and Whataburger.
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